Seabear70
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Don Burke:I leave my steel tanks at home if I am diving without a wetsuit. I have not done that (outside of some pool training) since I switched to a backplate and wing, so I have not had to spring for the aluminum plate.
Even with aluminum, I might have to wear a little neoprene to be a little positive.
I dive with twin aluminum 80's, I lke my air, and I like knowing that if someone else runs out of air, or if I have to go get someone and wind up deeper or down longer than intended, I have a healthy reserve to help deal with the situation.
As far as neoprene, I'm one of those wierd people who likes cold water and does not feel the chill till I come out. What most people think is 7mm farmer john and jacket weather, I like a shorty for.